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Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County serving Agua Caliente, Alexander Valley, Annapolis, Asti, Bloomfield, Bodega, Bodega Bay, Boyes Hot Springs, Camp Meeker, Cazadero, Cloverdale, Cotati, Duncans Mills, El Verano, Eldridge, Fallon, Fetters Hot Springs, Forestville, Fort Ross, Freestone, Fulton, Geyserville, Glen Ellen, Graton, Guerneville, Guernewood, Healdsburg, Jenner, Kenwood, Lakeville, Larkfield, Lytton, Mark West, Monte Rio, Occidental, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rio Nido, Rohnert Park, Roseland, Russian River, Russian River Mdws, Salmon Creek, Santa Rosa, Schellville, Sebastopol, Sheridan, Sonoma, Stewarts Point Rancheria, Temelec, The Geysers, The Sea Ranch, Two Rock, Valley Ford, Villa Grande, Vineburg and Windsor

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How to Find the Best Concrete Contractors & Paving Contractors in Sonoma County

The right pavers or concrete contractors in Sonoma County give homeowners thousands of dollars of additional value to their homes by creating new driveways, driveway approaches, walkways, or patios using decorative concrete, colored concrete, stamped concrete, paving stones or interlocking pavers. Or your need for paving companies and concrete contractors in Sonoma County may be to repair your cracked or damaged existing concrete or asphalt driveways, walkways, or patios. The following articles will let you find the best concrete contractors and pavers in Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Petaluma and Santa Rosa and all of Sonoma County

How to Find the Best Concrete Contractors & Paving Contractors in Sonoma County 

An attractive and durable driveway is a practical way to create a good first impression of your home for your visitors and your neighbors.  Similarly, eye-pleasing but functional walkways make your property more enjoyable while providing you a safe means of getting around on it.   A gorgeous patio will give you many fond memories of times spent socializing with friends and family or enjoying relaxing solitude in a pleasant space all your own.

All of this can be yours by finding good concrete contractors and paving contractors who can make these dreams reality. The information below is provided by the researchers and editors at The Prime Buyer's Report to get you started exploring your options, and how to find the right pavers, concrete contractors, and pavement repair companies for you.

Good Concrete Contractors and Pavers in Sonoma County Can Create or Repair Driveways, Walkways, Patios and other Pavements With Many Options of Methods and Materials.

You have many options for your driveway pavement repair or new driveway installation, or creation of such hardscape features as walkways, sidewalks, patios and more. Three of the most common options are asphalt, concrete, and paving stones.

Asphalt paving is also known as hot mix asphalt and consists of an aggregate of sand and stone mixed with liquid asphalt, a by-product of the petroleum refining process. The aggregate is mixed and heated then the liquid asphalt cement is added and this mixture is delivered to the job site hot—necessary for the pavement to cure properly.  In some cases the existing base will serve but in others, the contractor will remove the old asphalt, as well as clays and other porous soils before laying down a base of crushed rock 6 to 10 inches deep.  A good base and well prepared grading are key to preventing surface cracking or sinking and a good new driveway should last you 25-30 years.




Concrete driveways, walkways, or patios are made using a mixture of portland cement, aggregates (crushed stone and sand) and water. Admixtures are ingredients added to strengthen the concrete or change the set-up time, and to protect the concrete against the weather and exposure to chemicals.   The performance of the concrete is enhanced by entrainment, small air bubbles in the concrete that help prevent deterioration. Too much water in the concrete will destroy these air bubbles so properly prepared concrete is key.  When your concrete contractors order ready mixed concrete for your project, they should advise the concrete company of the intended use of the installation as suppliers have different mixtures and strengths for different uses. 

Before concrete or asphalt are placed, proper preparation and grading are critical.  The slope should always be such that water runs away from the house or other structures or areas that need to be kept dry.  If the concrete is to be used by cars only, the concrete slab should be 3 1/2 to 4 inches thick. If to be used by light trucks also, then it should be 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches thick.

Good finishing is key to an attractive appearance of the concrete and involves troweling the surface to the desired smootheness. It's this step where the decoratve concrete contractor can provide you with a colored concrete finish or stamp it with patterns to create decorative concrete or stenciled concrete, using textures or designs from the whimsical, to those that imitate brick, cobblestone, or other materials.  

Paving stones and interlocking paving stones are yet another option for your new driveway, walkways, or patio. These manufactured bricks some in a wide variety of attractive shapes and colors and can be laid in many intricate and artistic patterns by skilled paving contractors in Sonoma County.

 

 

 

 

There are Several Good Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County

Make the calls necessary to hire good paving contractors or concrete contractors. The Prime Buyer's Report lists these concrete contractors & paving companies in Sonoma County: Appian Way Paverstones, Riptide Construction, Inc., Creative Environments, Jasmin Landscape Design Build, Bay Area Grading & Paving, George Peterson Paving, Affordable Asphalt Co., All Bay Asphalt, Gateway Paving, Hard Rock Grading & Paving. Other concrete & paving contractors who might still serve Sonoma County include: Golobe & Son Asphalt & Paving, Quality Paving, Cornerstone Paving Company, All Phase Paving. Didn't find what you wanted with the TOP 10 Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County? Then click here to see additional companies in this category.

Learn About Pavement Contractors and Concrete Contractors in Sonoma County

Learn about the inherent risks of being a property owner, including the applicable complications of foundations and the native soils in Sonoma County. We've provided a number of useful internet sources for this type of research. In the article "Key Resources for Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County", you'll also find a number of concrete contractor association contacts. Visit these sites to verify the qualifications of potential Sonoma County concrete contractors when you're seriously considering hiring them.

 

 

How To Choose Paving Contractors & Concrete Contractors 

Step 1: Describe the Work To The Sonoma County Concrete Contractors & Pavers

Take a good look at the area of your property where you desire concrete or paving work to be done, especially if it is to replace an existing driveway, walkway or patio in need of repair.   When the concrete contractors or paving contractors arrives they will most likely perform their own inspection, but if you can prepare them in advance with your own preliminary observations, a diagnosis and solution can be made much more easily.

Step 2: Ask Questions & Take Notes of the Paving Conctractors & Concrete Contractors

Your interviews are your chance to get as much vital information as possible from potential concrete contractors & paving companies in Sonoma County. We've prepared the following list of questions to help you collect the facts you need to make an accurate assessment of each foundation contractor.

• How long have the pavers been in the business of concrete pouring and paving in Sonoma County?

• Can the concrete contractors and pavers remedy the concrete problem, or build the new installation you've described?

• Do the paving contractors or concrete contractors use subcontractors or do they perform the concrete work and paving themselves?

• Do the pavers and concrete contractors have references in Sonoma County that you may contact?

• What kind of distraction should you expect while the concrete contractors or pavers perform the paving or concrete work?

• How do the pavers or concrete contractors determine the costs?

• How long should it take for the concrete contractors to complete all permitting and work?

• Do the paving contractors or concrete contractors carry workers' compensation and liability insurance?

• Will the concrete contractors or pavers provide a written, annotated estimate?

• What type of warranty for the paving or concrete work will the contractors provide?

• Will permits be needed? If so, who will be responsible for getting them?

• Will the paving contractors or concrete contractors provide a written contract?

Step 3: Make a Preliminary Decision Among the Concrete Contractors and Pavers

After you've interviewed a handful of concrete contractors for paving project, it's time to narrow the field. Review your notes and determine what you consider to be priority requirements in concrete contractors and pavers. Compare these criteria to the results of the interviews to assess which concrete contractors or paving companies will be your best providers.

Step 4: Credentialing of the Concrete Contractors of Pavers

After you've determined your choice among the best concrete contractors and paving companies, do some final research. You can verify licensing and insurance at the Contractors State License Board (www.cslb.ca.gov), and you may want to look for ancillary certifications that the contractor may have earned, such as Diamond Certification or membership with the Better Business Bureau. Both the Contractors State License Board and the Better Business Bureau maintain records of past violations or complaints, so check this information on the applicable Web sites.

Step 5: Solidify Your Decision on Specific Concrete Contractors

Now that you've narrowed down your list to one suitable concrete contractor or paving company, move forward with the hiring process. Once you notified the chosen concrete contractor or paver, ask that he provide a signed contract that details pricing, timing, and any warranty information.

 

 

Key Resources for Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County 

Associations & Licensing of Paving Contractors & Concrete Contractors

ACCA American Concrete Contractors Association (http://www.ascconline.org/)
ACI American Concrete Institute (http://www.aci-int.org/)
AI Asphalt Institute (http://www.asphaltinstitute.org/)
APA Asphalt Pavement Alliance (http://www.asphaltalliance.com/)
APACA Asphalt Pavement Association of California (http://www.apaca.org/)
ASCC American Society of Concrete Contractors (http://www.ascconline.org/)
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
CalAPA California Asphalt Pavement Association (http://www.californiapavements.org/)
CMACN Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (http://www.cmacn.org/)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (http://www.dca.ca.gov/)
Diamond Certified (http://www.diamondcertified.org/)
NADCC National Association of Decorative Concrete Contractors (http://www.nadcc.org/)
NAPA National Asphalt Pavement Association (http://www.hotmix.org/)
NASCLA National Association of State Contracting Licensing Agencies (http://www.nascla.org/)
NCAPA Northern California Asphalt Pavement Association (http://www.norcalasphalt.org/)
NPCA National Pavement Contractors Association (http://www.pavementpro.org/)
NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (http://www.nrmca.org/)

Media & Web Resources for Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for TOP 10 Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County within the following zip codes:

94922, 94923, 94927, 94928, 94931, 94951, 94952, 94953, 94954, 94955, 94972, 94975, 94999, 95401, 95402, 95403, 95404, 95405, 95406, 95407, 95408, 95409, 95412, 95416, 95419, 95421, 95425, 95430, 95431, 95433, 95436, 95439, 95441, 95442, 95444, 95446, 95448, 95450, 95452, 95462, 95465, 95471, 95472, 95473, 95476, 95480, 95486, 95487, 95492 and 95497

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for TOP 10 Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County within the following cities:

Agua Caliente, Alexander Valley, Annapolis, Asti, Bloomfield, Bodega, Bodega Bay, Boyes Hot Springs, Camp Meeker, Cazadero, Cloverdale, Cotati, Duncans Mills, El Verano, Eldridge, Fallon, Fetters Hot Springs, Forestville, Fort Ross, Freestone, Fulton, Geyserville, Glen Ellen, Graton, Guerneville, Guernewood, Healdsburg, Jenner, Kenwood, Lakeville, Larkfield, Lytton, Mark West, Monte Rio, Occidental, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rio Nido, Rohnert Park, Roseland, Russian River, Russian River Mdws, Salmon Creek, Santa Rosa, Schellville, Sebastopol, Sheridan, Sonoma, Stewarts Point Rancheria, Temelec, The Geysers, The Sea Ranch, Two Rock, Valley Ford, Villa Grande, Vineburg and Windsor

 

 

Top 9 Tips for Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies in Sonoma County 

Take the Time to Get it Right.
Whether your existing concrete or paved areas are faded, cracked, potholed, and generally unsafe, or you need new paving or your property has some especially difficult grading or drainage issues, you definitely need an experienced professional to do your paving work. So before you jump at the first available concrete contractor or paving copmany, devote a little time to a local paving industry evaluation. Careful consideration ensures the best results.

Take Note of Any Existing Issues.
Improper site preparation the last time paving was done may have created potholes over time. Water pooling can be the result of an unstable subsurface that is sinking beneath the old paving.

Get Several Quotes.
You should get multiple estimates from different concrete contractors & paving companies. Everyone may have their own interpretation of the severity of your existing problem or different and unique creative ideas for your new driveway or hardscaping, all of which means their pricing may vary widely.   If there's a particular paving contractor or concrete contractor you really like but you've received  a significantly lower quote from another, share this with your preferred concrete contractor and make a comparison of the bids together. Although the two bids may initially look the same, often an expert eye will spot where they are actually for very different things, especially when it comes to the grade of materials used and how long the job will last.

Get it in Writing From the Concrete Contractors & Paving Companies.
Its holds true that, with any concrete contract work over $500, all terms of the work, including pricing, labor details, and projected time for completion, should be clearly documented in a signed agreement.

Verify Mandatory Certifications.
Before you finalize the hiring process with your chosen concrete contractor or paving company, ensure his licensure is current and valid and that the license number he's given you is actually for his company. This information is easily accessible at the Web site for the California Contractors State License Board at www.cslb.ca.gov

Don't Cut And Run When It Comes to Paving Projects.
Stay close to the paving project. If you're readily available when the concrete contractors or pavers have questions or updates on the project, any problems can be resolved quickly and the project will go as smoothly as possible.

Prevent Future Problems With the Pavement or Concrete Features.
Learn how to take care of your newly repaired or installed concrete or pavement. Good paving companies and concrete contractors will advise you on certain methods, such as a controlled watering program to prevent cracking and undue wear. 

Know Your Rights.
You are protected from unsavory contracting practices by state organizations that regulate concrete contractors and pavers' standards and practices, as well as specific legislation that varies by region. For legal information that applies to Sonoma County, visit the website for the California Department of Consumer Affairs at www.dca.ca.gov

 

 

Research on Concrete Contractors & Paving Contractors in Sonoma County 

 

Types of Pavers	Paving Stone Manufacturers
Interlocking pavers	American Pavers Belgard Pavers Cambridge Pavingstones McNear Brick & Block Oldcastle Pavers Unilock Paving Stones
Permeable pavers	Belgard Pavers Cambridge Pavingstones Oldcastle Pavers Turfstone Unilock Paving Stones
Tumbled pavers	Belgard Pavers Cambridge Pavingstones Cambridge Pavingstones Oldcastle Pavers Unilock Paving Stones
Industrial pavers	American Pavers Belgard Pavers Oldcastle Pavers Unilock Paving Stones
Cobblestone pavers	Belgard Pavers Cambridge Pavingstones Oldcastle Pavers
Engraved pavers	Cambridge Pavingstones
Interlocking retaining walls	Belgard Pavers Cambridge Pavingstones McNear Brick & Block Oldcastle Pavers Unilock Paving Stones
Brick and block fireplaces	McNear Brick & Block Unilock Paving Stones
Stone wall planters	Belgard Pavers Cambridge Pavingstones McNear Brick & Block Oldcastle Pavers Unilock Paving Stones
Full bricks	American Pavers McNear Brick & Block
Thin bricks	American Pavers McNear Brick & Block

 

 

 

Common Paving Terms

Aggregate: A combination of gravel, sand and crushed rock that is usually used as a base for pavers. Aggregate is also mixed with cement to form concrete.

Asphalt: A sticky, black liquid that is mixed with crushed gravel and sand (aggregate) for paving.

Base or Base Material: A layer of aggregate used as a foundation layer for paving stones, including "interlocking pavers". Base or base material helps support the pavers, especially for paving driveways and walkways.

Blending Pavers: When two or more colors of pavers are combined, the treatment is referred to as blending pavers.

Brick Paver: Brick pavers are made of clay and shale and are fired in molds. These pavers are easier to install than regular bricks, and most are hardier than bricks when used to pave driveways, walkways and patios.

Cambridge Pavers: Pavers manufactured by Cambridge Pavingstones are called Cambridge pavers. These pavers are sturdy and designed with a top layer of ArmorTec, a surface coating that protects the color and strength of the pavingstones.

Cantera Pavers: Natural rock pavers made from volcanic ash in central Mexico are called Cantera Pavers. Cantera pavers are durable, lightweight and useful in fireplaces, columns, fountains, barbecues, home entryways and Cantera tiles.

Cement-Aggregate Ratio: The ratio of cement to aggregate in a concrete mixture is known as the cement-aggregate ratio. It is usually measured by weight.

Chamfer Pavers: Beveled edged pavers that are often used at the edges of driveways, patios and walkways. Chamfer pavers are best used for water drainage, and installing them at the edges of driveways and sidewalks helps protect the pavers from chipping.

Clay: Clay is a fine-grained soil that is elastic when wet but retains hard shapes when fired in a kiln or oven. Clay pavers come in many colors and are best used for paving driveways, patios and sidewalks. These clay pavers will never fade and are as strong as brick pavers, making them good choices for areas of high traffic.

Cobblestones: Cobblestones are riverbed rocks that were originally used to pave early streets. Now, cobblestones are often used in decorative paving. Known for their strength and beauty, many modern homeowners choose cobblestones as paving for unique driveways, walkways and even retaining walls.

Concrete: A strong construction material formed from cement and aggregate components, concrete is often used to pave driveways, sidewalks and walkways. When dry, concrete hardens like rock. Concrete isn't as strong as interlocking pavers, because it can crack and chips with weathering and wear. However, many paving companies manufacture concrete pavers, which are more durable than regular concrete.

Concrete Pavers: Concrete based paving stones are known as concrete pavers. These pavers come in many sizes, shapes and colors. Concrete pavers are strong and sturdy, and are used for paving driveways, walkways, parking lots, sidewalks and decorative paving.

Concrete Sand: Concrete sand is a course, rinsed sand used for base layers and aggregate.

Crushed Rock: Crushed rock is most frequently used as an aggregate for concrete and as a base layer for pavers. Crushed rock comes in many colors and can be used as a decorative layer. However, crushed rock edges are sharp, so crushed rock is often used in conjunction with pavers.

Denated Pavers: Pavers that are not square or rectangular, but instead round or odd-shaped are called denated pavers. Most pavers are square, but some paving stones come in other shapes for design or artistic purposes.

Edge Pavers: Pavers that are used at the edge of sidewalks, driveways or walkways are called edge pavers. These are either purchased with a straight edge or are trimmed straight by paving installers. Some edge pavers have beveled edges for easy maintenance and better drainage.

Edge Restraints: Pavers at the edge of driveways, sidewalks and parking lots require edge restraints to keep them in place. This edge restraint system may be a hard plastic or metal and can be hidden for aesthetic reasons or exposed as a decorative feature of the paving work.

Engraved Pavers: Pavers etched or engraved with images or words are often used in memory terraces, walkways or patios. These engraved pavers are usually etched with lasers and are often sold as memorials, donor appreciation or fundraising efforts. Engraved pavers usually take the form of engraved bricks, but may also appear as etched pavers or engraved tiles.

Erosion: Erosion happens when rain, wind and water erode or wear away rocks. All natural surfaces experience erosion, but many modern pavers, such as concrete pavers and manufactured pavers limit erosion. Some pavers, such as erosion control pavers, permeable pavers and grass pavers, limit the effects of erosion and can even protect underlying soils from the effects of erosion.

Flexible Pavement: Flexible pavement is used for surfaces that bear weight, such as loading docks or roadways. Any pavement that does not use high-strength concrete can be considered flexible pavement, although some paving surfaces are more flexible than others. Flexible pavement can also be helpful on roads, driveways and sidewalks that endure freezing and thawing, also known as freeze-thaw cycles.

Freeze-Thaw Durability: Some paving stands up to freeze-thaw cycles better than other forms of paving, so it is said to have freeze-thaw durability. Flexible pavements are better able to withstand freezing and thawing, so they are often used for roads and driveways where freezing is common.

Frost Action: Freezing and thawing takes a toll on pavers and pavement. This is called frost action, and the results are often cracking, chipping and premature weathering. Cheap pavers don't hold up as well to frost action, so homeowners who buy hardy pavers are often happier with their durability.

Frost Heave: Sometimes pavers are lifted from their places as a result of frost heave, or the upthrust of the ground due to freezing. Pavers that are installed correctly leave some room for frost heave, limiting the disruption.

Grade: Some finished paved surfaces are at an angle, also called a grade. These pavers are most often part of a driveway or road. Some pavers, such as grass pavers, are used to help limit the effects of erosion due to grade.  

Gravel: Fine grain particles of rock and small pebbles are called gravel. Gravel is often used as an aggregate or base, and can be used for driveways and pathways. Some gravel is used as a base layer for paverstones.

Herringbone Pattern: A common pattern for bricks and pavers is called herringbone pattern. The pavers are laid in a pattern of short parallel lines, with adjacent columns at a 45 or 90 degree angle. Herringbone patterns appear to have a zigzag pattern.

Interlock: Pavers and paving stones are interlocked, or locked tightly together. This means that pavers cannot move independent from each other. This creates a solid surface that is ideal for walkways, pathways, driveways and roads.

Interlocking Pavement: Interlocking pavement is created when the pavers are laid in an interlocking pattern and the joints between the pavers are filled with sand. The pavement becomes sturdy as the whole section is compacted together using a compacting machine.

Joints: The spaces between the pavers are called joints. These pavement joints are usually filled with sand to help join the pavers, creating a stable surface.

Joint Spacing: The distance between the interlocking pavers is called joint spacing. The joint spacing is usually minimal to help with pavement stability, but the joint spacing between pavers might be any distance needed to create the look the paving installers or homeowners want.

Laying Pattern: Pavers are installed in geometric patterns called laying patterns. These laying patterns come in many forms, including herringbone pattern, basket weaves, random patterns, classic patterns and circles. Paver patterns, or the laying pattern, depend on the pavers used and the size and shape of your driveway, parking lot, patio or walkway.

Mechanical Installation: Some pavers are installed using machinery. Mechanical paver installation is a much faster method of paving than paving by hand, but mechanical installation also limits the scope of possible designs and laying patterns.

Mexican Pavers: Mexican pavers are hand-made clay pavers. Mexican pavers are traditionally made by Mexican artists and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Saltillo pavers are the most popular type of Mexican pavers. They are made from clay from Saltillo, Mexico. Lincoln clay Mexican pavers are dark brown and durable. Hacienda clay Mexican pavers are durable and can be formed into custom sizes and shapes. Hacienda pavers are most often used as outdoor pavers for patios and walkways.

Mosaic Pavers: Mosaics are images created with small pieces of colored glass, broken tile or pebbles. Mosaic pavers are created from glass, tile or pebble mosaics set into concrete pavers.

Multi-Colored Pavers (Color Blend Pavers): Pavers that are two or more colors are known as multi-colored pavers or color blend pavers.

Natural Pavers: Pavers created from natural rocks are known as natural pavers. Natural pavers are usually more durable than concrete, and their natural appearance is a popular choice for walkways and pathways.

Pavement Performance: Pavement performance is how well pavement and interlocking pavers stand up to regular use and weathering.

Paver Splitter: Paver splitters are used to cut pavers. They can be hand operated or mechanical, and some use hydraulics to evenly split and cut pavers.

Performance Period: All pavement, concrete and interlocking pavers have a performance period, or a specified time that the pavement should last. Performance period for pavers is usually measured in years.

Permeable Interlocking Pavement: Permeable interlocking pavement is built with a grid structure. Grass or other plants are then installed in the openings, allowing rain and water to permeate the surface. These pavers are sometimes called grass pavers, and are often used to limit erosion in yards, lawns and steep graded hills.

Porphyry Pavers: Porphyry is an igneous rock that is slightly rough in texture. Porphyry is very durable, resists impact and makes for flexible pavers. Porphyry pavers come in many natural colors and are ideal for driveways, walkways and pathways.

Precast Concrete Pavers: Made from sand, pebbles and gravel, precast concrete pavers are 100 percent manufactured pavers. Precast concrete pavers come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors and weights and can be used in any application, including decks, walkways, terraces, driveways, pool decks and parking lots.

Rubber Pavers: Rubber pavers are pavers made from recycled tires. Rubber pavers are used for commercial and residential paving, as well as for sports and fitness arenas. Rubber pavers are maintenance-free, non-slip, attractive and durable. Rubber pavers come in many shapes and sizes and are also easy to install.

Sealer / Paver Sealer: Paver sealers is durable, water based sealant that coats and protects pavers and pavements. Paver sealers help make pavingstones waterproof and stain resistant, and good paver sealants bring out the color features of many pavers.

Solid Color Pavers: Solid color pavers are one color. This is achieved by adding iron oxide or metal oxide pigments to the concrete. This makes even-toned, solid color pavers. Solid color pavers come in a variety of colors and can be specially ordered to fit any home décor.

Stained Concrete: Vibrant colors are possible with stained concrete. Stained concrete is most often used in driveways and walkways, and can be designed to complement any home color scheme.

Stamped Concrete: Stamped concrete is an alternative to concrete pavers or interlocking pavers. Stamped concrete is created by laying a foundation of concrete and then stamping a pattern on the damp surface. Stamped concrete can be made to look like rocks, brick, tile, blocks or can be stamped with a pattern. Although, stamped concrete can crack if it isn't poured or supported correctly, so hire an experienced stamped concrete installer.

Stenciled Concrete: Like stamped concrete, stenciled concrete simulates other paving materials. Through the use of stencils, stenciled concrete can mimic rock, brick or tile. Stenciled concrete is often cheaper than pavers.

Weave or Parquet Pattern: Pavers can be installed in a weave pattern, also called a parquet pattern. This pattern is achieved when two or more pavers are set side by side and alternated at 90 degree angles.